Entering into a second marriage is becoming more common in the United States. Whether a second marriage is the result of the death of a spouse or divorce, the rates are on the rise. When it comes to matters of estate planning, things may get tricky when remarriage...
Probate & Estate Administration Law Blog
Hiding assets in a divorce can have long-term consequences
Couples facing a high-net-worth divorce are already looking at a process that is likely to be long, complex and, perhaps, very public. If one spouse is hiding assets, the risks will outweigh the benefits, and the unintended consequences could stretch far into the...
Family inheritance talks make some millionaires nervous
Sooner or later the subject of inheritance comes up in wealthy families. Parents become concerned about how inheriting large sums of money affect their children. A sit-down family discussion is not always the best way forward, and some wealthy parents get the point...
3 common executor mistakes
When your loved one or close confidante entrusts you with taking care of his or her affairs after passing on, you have a serious responsibility on your hands that requires careful consideration and attention to detail. Taking on the role of executor over...
Review this checklist before signing a business contract
The contract is one of the most important building blocks of a successful business. It is a part of almost all business relationships, so undoubtedly you will be signing many as you grow your company.Because contracts are so standard, or maybe simply because you are...
Finding a piece of family history is a priceless discovery
When a loved one passes away, sorting out a lifetime of belongings often yields family treasures, but sometimes we overlook the most precious items. That is what happened to the family of a former Coast Guard officer, but an odd coincidence forestalled what could have...
4 strategies to prevent inheritance battles
The last thing you want is your family to squabble over your estate once you die. You do not want your relatives fighting over money and assets. Instead, you want the probate process to go as smoothly as possible. You must remember that probate litigation is...
You may need a nondisclosure agreement for protection
You may have a valid reason for sharing valuable company information. In fact, sometimes you have no choice but to do so. One of the best business decisions you can make is to protect confidential information through the use of a nondisclosure agreement, or NDA. Why...
Can you challenge your parent’s will?
If you were shocked and dismayed when you discovered the contents of your recently deceased Florida parent's will, you may be questioning whether or not you should challenge it. The answer to that question depends on what grounds you think you have for the...
Domestication of foreign judgement cases: Attorney referrals
Obtaining a judgment against a defendant is a large enough task. But when the defendant has moved to Florida and you're practicing out of state, collecting on that judgment can be a difficult or impossible task. Collecting on a foreign judgment can be a long and...
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